Abstract

The case gives an overview of microfinance and its use as an effective tool for poverty reduction, with specific reference to Bangla-desh Grameen Bank. The case also dis-cusses Grameen Bank’s microfinance model and its application in Bangladesh. The case discusses the success of the Grameen Bank model and also the problems it faced in the late 1990s, due to increased loan overdues. The case provides detailed information about the steps taken by the Grameen Bank to overcome the loan overdue problems.

Learning Objectives

The case is structured to achieve the following Learning Objectives:

• Microfinance
• Lending to poor communities.

Keywords

Microfinance, tool, poverty reduction, Bangladesh Grameen Bank, Grameen Bank, microfinance model, problems, 1990s, overdue, information, steps